News Round-Up
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus – and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
Day: 15 March 2022
Thirty Million Chinese Locked Down in Last Gasp of Zero-Covid Policy
Thirty million people are in lockdown in China following an outbreak of Omicron. Yet further evidence, if any were needed, that China's zero-Covid policy is a complete disaster.
Ex-WHO Scientist Claims Omicron BA.2 Variant is as Infectious as Measles – But What Do the Data Show?
An ex-WHO scientist has claimed Omicron BA.2 has an R0 of 12, making it as infectious as measles, the most infectious disease known. But what do the data show?
Scotland’s Supreme Leader Nic Sturge-on Sparks Fury as She Keeps Mask Mandate in Place For WEEKS More at Least
Scotland's Supreme Leader Nic Sturge-on sparked fury today as she U-turned on plans to remove Scotland's last remaining Covid laws by keeping mask rules in place for weeks more at least.
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Heathrow Scrap Mask Mandates
British holidaymakers will not be required to wear masks on British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights following the Government's announcement that all Covid travel measures will end on Friday.
School Closures Had No Effect On Transmission in Japan
Studies show that the benefits of closing schools are marginal at best. But the costs are very real. It’s no wonder that even erstwhile members of Independent SAGE are admitting they get this one wrong.
Neither ‘Noble Lie’ Nor ‘New Evidence’ Can Justify Chris Whitty’s Mask U-Turn
What we require is a clear acknowledgement that, with masks. our political leaders inflicted an intervention on the British people that was unethical, ineffective and harmful, and their commitment never to do so again.
